Sponsorship Granted to Knights of Columbus

University
President Thayne McCulloh has completed his review of a decision issued last
month regarding the "club status" of a Knights of Columbus Council at Gonzaga.

Dr.
McCulloh communicated to the student leader of the organization that the
Knights of Columbus St. Aloysius Gonzaga Council #12583 is approved as a
sponsored organization at Gonzaga. This sponsorship
is granted under the University's "Standards for On-Campus Religious Activities
Policy." The Council has been granted
permission to: utilize the University's name in its title; fundraise on campus for
the purpose of advancing the Council's mission and activities; meet in and utilize
campus facilities, including for the purposes of hosting events; and to recruit
members and participants in membership activities such as the semi-annual Club
Fair. As with other student
organizations, it is obligated to follow University policies and procedures.

Also
as a result of his review, Dr. McCulloh has directed the Student Activities
department to review and update the "Clubs and Organizations Recognition Policy," with
the goal of more clearly and explicitly identifying benefits of recognition and
criteria for club eligibility. The
revisions are expected to be in place in time for the coming academic
year.

Dr.
McCulloh once again affirmed the University's value, respect and support for
the purpose and good works of the Knights of Columbus, with which the
University has enjoyed a long and mutually collaborative relationship at the local
level.